Katie McCabe says history-chasing Ireland have learned from past mistakes

McCabe, October’s Women’s Super League player of the month, is feeling confident ahead of games against Slovakia and Georgia in the coming days

Katie McCabe in action for the Republic of Ireland, who are looking to secure qualification for a major tournament for the first time (Brian Lawless/PA).

Skipper Katie McCabe says the Republic of Ireland women’s team have learned from past mistakes and are feeling confident as they look to become history-makers in their World Cup qualifying campaign.

The team, who have never qualified for a major tournament, fell short in their bid to make next summer’s Euros in England as they finished third in their group, two points behind second-placed Ukraine.